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Schedule of Events

Tomato Story Time 10:30 a.m. Inglewood Library Join us for an entertaining story time that celebrates the great uniter — the TOMATO! There will be stories, songs, and crafts for ages 2-5, all centered around our juicy garden friend. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. Don’t miss this fruit and vegebration! 4312 Gallatin Pike (615) 862-5866

Tomato Art Fest Wine Supper Rumours East See what wines are chosen to pair with a menu featuring all things tomato. 1112 Woodland St. (615) 262-5346www.rumourseast.com

King & Queen Competition 8 p.m. Location TBD The contest is limited to 16 contestants who will be judged in two categories: Creative Costume and Tomato Q&A. The fee for entry is $20, with over $400 in prizes going to the winners.

Tomato 5K 7:30 A.M. Five Points Registration is $35 per runner until August 7; $40 on August 8-9. Corner of Woodland and 10th Street

New Orleans-style Second Line Parade 9 A.M. Art & Invention Gallery The parade starts in front of Art & Invention Gallery and ends in the center of Five Points. East Magnet School Marching Band will be bringing up the rear. 1106 Woodland St.

Tomato Fairy | Elf Costume Contest 11 A.M. Behind Fanny’s House of Music Join us for a Tomato Fairy and Elf contest for children of all ages. 1101 Holly St.

KidFest 9 A.M.–1 P.M. East End United Methodist Church Fun for children of all ages — inflatables, a water slide, hair painting, popsicles, crafts and good ol’ storytelling. Plus, it’s free! 12th & Holly

Tomato Art Show 10 A.M.–7 P.M. Art & Invention Gallery One heck of a fine collection, chock full of the best tomato art any tomato-eating fool would love. 1106 Woodland St. (615) 226-2070meg@artandinvention.com

Tomato Bazaar 10 A.M.–6 P.M. Five Points Over 190 vendors will be on site all day, pretty much from sun up to sun down, peddling their tempting and delightful wares. For a list of vendors and a vendor map, visit:www.tomatoartfest.com

Tomato Art Fest Cornhole Tournament 10 A.M.-’til a champion is crowned Lot next to Bongo East Two players toss bags of corn at a 6-inch hole 10 yards away in ”ﾨa quest to become “King of the Cornhole Toss.” Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, as well as gifts for the best team name.

Recipe Contest 2 P.M. The best tomato recipes in East Nashville will duke it out in this year’s contest. Drop off entries between 1:15 and 1:45 P.M. Judging starts promptly at 2 p.m. Margot Cafe 122 South 12th St.info@nashvillefarmersmarket.org

Best Red-Head Competition 2-3 P.M. Zeitlin Realtors Stage Just show up with your tomato red locks. This contest is open to redheads of both the natural and not-so-natural variety. BP parking lot at the corner of 11th and Woodland

Bloody Mary Competition 3 P.M. 3 Crow Bar Discover the best Bloody Mary in town at the place where everybody knows your name. 1024 Woodland St. (615) 262-3345

Bike Valet Corner of 11th & Forrest Corner of 11th & Russell Why drive and struggle with parking when you can bike to the festival? Members of Walk | Bike Nashville will park your bike in the BP Station parking lot while you enjoy the day’s event.

Tomato Haiku Competition Time to get your rhymes right, folks, because the tomato haiku competition is back. Winners will be announced from the main stage and receive prizes, accolades and the sheer joy that comes with winning.

Family Fun Open House YCAP Games and fun activities for families to enjoy in air-conditioned inside the Ann Ragsdale Recreation Center located behind the YCAP Building on Russell Street. 1021 Russell St.

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